Speaker + Visitor Series 2013-14

From politicians to scientists to artists, an array of speakers and visitors come to Beaver throughout the school year. Click on a speaker to learn more about him or her, and check back soon for updates.

DECEMBER

NOVEMBER

OCTOBER

SEPTEMBER

ABOUT OUR DECEMBER SPEAKERS

Chad Finn, a Boston Globe and Boston.com sports columnist, talked to students about covering Boston sports and the impact sports — specifically the Red Sox — had on the city in the months following the Boston Marathon bombings. Read more from Chad and follow him on Twitter.

Chris Schroeder, entrepreneur, advisor, and investor spoke to students at an US Forum about the changing technology landscape and how the biggest enhancements may not be happening where we think. Follow him on Twitter.

ABOUT OUR NOVEMBER SPEAKERS

Ethan Zuckerman, author of Rewire and director of the Center for Civic Media at MIT, Skyped with all students about using technology to create more global conversations. Read more about Ethan and follow him on Twitter.

Rick Webb, co-founder of Barbarian Group, advisor to Tumblr, and venture partner at Quotidian Ventures, visited Beaver’s entrepreneurship class and shared his start-up experiences. Read more from Rick and follow him on Twitter.

John Palfrey, head of school at Phillips Academy, director of the Berkman Center, and author of Born Digital, Skyped with students about technology in the digital age. Read more about the Berkman Center and follow John on Twitter.

Saeed Arida, founder of NuVu Studio, gave a compelling talk at an All School Assembly about his personal experience with the Syrian conflict. Follow him on Twitter.

ABOUT OUR SEPTEMBER SPEAKER

Jack Matlock, former ambassador to the Soviet Union, Skyped with students at an All School Assembly and discussed US-Russian relations.